Bus Drivers, School Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $45,850 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $34,630
90th percentile $54,650
Employed locally 270
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,630
    25th
    $43,560
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $54,650

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 59% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $62,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,160
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,960
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $58,460
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $58,240

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers$36,690
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59,250
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$37,550
    Light Truck Drivers$38,020
    Driver/Sales Workers$31,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Bloomington, IL is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.10 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Bloomington, IL is 2.5% below the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $34,630 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,560.